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Auto alternatives for the 21st centuryFri, 09 Dec 2016 05:00:54 +0000en-UShourly1http://wordpress.org/?v=4.2.4GM Says Will Fall Short of Electrified Vehicle Sales Goalshttp://www.hybridcars.com/gm-says-will-fall-short-of-electrified-vehicle-sales-goals/
http://www.hybridcars.com/gm-says-will-fall-short-of-electrified-vehicle-sales-goals/#commentsFri, 08 May 2015 12:39:40 +0000http://www.hybridcars.com/?p=293977GM has admitted that it won’t hit its electrified vehicle sales goals. The brand was aiming to have 500,000 vehicles that use electrification of some sort in the hands of customers by 2017, but as of the end of 2014, just 180,834 were sold. That is an increase of about 30,000 GM electrified car sales […]

]]>GM has admitted that it won’t hit its electrified vehicle sales goals.

The brand was aiming to have 500,000 vehicles that use electrification of some sort in the hands of customers by 2017, but as of the end of 2014, just 180,834 were sold. That is an increase of about 30,000 GM electrified car sales over 2013.

“For our commitment to electrification, our forecasted outlook currently projects us, along with the broader automotive industry, falling short of expectations for 2017,” said GM in its 2014 Sustainability Report. “GM is committed to electrification and our award-winning eAssist, extended-range electric vehicle and battery electric vehicle offerings, but consumer demand for these vehicles has not kept up with our initial projections.”

GM lays the blame for its shortfall on the lower price of gasoline combined with the increase in competition. Despite missing its target, the American automakers still “aspires” to hit its goal of 500,000 electrified vehicles on the road.

In 2016, the new redesigned Chevy Volt will hit the market along with the new Malibu Hybrid. Chevy is also planning the Bolt all-electric vehicle, which the brand says will be capable of 200 miles of driving and will be sold in all 50 states.

]]>http://www.hybridcars.com/gm-says-will-fall-short-of-electrified-vehicle-sales-goals/feed/0GM Following Tesla To Develop $30,000, 200-mile EVhttp://www.hybridcars.com/gm-following-tesla-to-develop-30000-200-mile-ev/
http://www.hybridcars.com/gm-following-tesla-to-develop-30000-200-mile-ev/#commentsMon, 16 Sep 2013 20:36:05 +0000http://www.hybridcars.com/?p=71577Tesla has promised a 200-mile range electric car in the mid-$30,000 range to be built a few years hence, and now General Motors says it too is working on a similar performing EV for $30,000. This is according to a report today citing a talk with GM’s Vice President of Global Product Development Doug Parks […]

]]>Tesla has promised a 200-mile range electric car in the mid-$30,000 range to be built a few years hence, and now General Motors says it too is working on a similar performing EV for $30,000.

This is according to a report today citing a talk with GM’s Vice President of Global Product Development Doug Parks who – unlike Tesla – has not committed to when or if the global automaker will build one.

Tesla has said it will shoot for 2016 or perhaps a year or two later. Parks said only GM’s engineers are working on similar performance parameters, they already have technology to match the $71,000 Tesla Model S, but want it much cheaper.

Among all-electric cars, Currently GM is only marketing its Spark EV in Oregon and California. This torquey 119 MPGe subcompact offers an estimated 82 miles range and costs around $27,495 before subsidies.

Parks said there is a race among itself and automakers beyond Tesla and despite lacking many specifics, he suggested GM will not be left behind.

]]>http://www.hybridcars.com/gm-following-tesla-to-develop-30000-200-mile-ev/feed/0GM Working On 200-Mile Range EVhttp://www.hybridcars.com/gm-working-on-200-mile-range-ev/
http://www.hybridcars.com/gm-working-on-200-mile-range-ev/#commentsThu, 07 Mar 2013 15:45:42 +0000http://www.hybridcars.com/?p=55033Speaking yesterday at the IHS CERWeek energy conference in Houston, GM CEO Dan Akerson said the company is now testing a 200-mile range electric car. The vehicle is one of two in development – the other is a 100 mile range car – and the researchers are evaluating the viability of each. “We’re actually developing […]

]]>Speaking yesterday at the IHS CERWeek energy conference in Houston, GM CEO Dan Akerson said the company is now testing a 200-mile range electric car.

The vehicle is one of two in development – the other is a 100 mile range car – and the researchers are evaluating the viability of each.

“We’re actually developing a car today which is really anathema to the way the auto industry works,” said Akerson of the two test vehicles, noting also battery energy density breakthroughs are right around the corner.

Akerson reiterated GM aims to have a half million electrified vehicles on the road by 2017. These would include mild hybrids, other hybrids, EVs, and the plug-in variety like the Chevy Volt.

GM’s chief also took opportunity to call upon President Obama to appoint a commission to create a 30-year energy plan which would encompass all energy forms, including the renewable sustainable sources.

Aside from finding improved batteries, Akerson said the company has aggressive goals to reduce curb weight of its vehicles by up to 15 percent. A reduction of 10 percent, Akerson said, is worth a fuel consumption reduction of 6.5 percent.

Weight loss already accomplished with the Spark EV now allows that car to reach an extra five miles range from 75 miles previously, to now 80 miles, Akerson said.